Is the Azawakh the right breed for you? Learn more about the Azawakh including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard.

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The American Azawakh Association, Inc. (AAA) is the AKC parent club for the Azawakh in the US. The AAA was founded on February 7, 1988, to promote the pure Azawakh and to guarantee the breed a permanent future in the US.

The AKC recognized the Azawakh a member of the Hound group in 2019. [6] The American Azawakh Association (AAA) [7] is the AKC Parent Club for the Azawakh. Azawakh may be registered with the UKC and ARBA. The breed is not yet registered by CKC. Azawakh are eligible for ASFA and AKC lure coursing and NOFCA open field coursing events.

The American Azawakh Association, Inc. (AAA) is the AKC parent club for the Azawakh in the US. The AAA was founded on February 7, 1988, to promote the pure Azawakh and to guarantee the breed a permanent future in the US.

Jan 2, 2019 · The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced today that the Azawakh (pronounced Oz-a-wok) has gained full AKC...

Feb 22, 2022 · The Azawakh (pronounced AH-ZA-WAHK) is a medium-sized, but tall and ancient dog breed originating from the West African Sahara Desert. It's known for its graceful, slender body and expressive almond-shaped eyes.

Jan 14, 2019 · Meet the Azawakh (pronounced AH-ZA-WAHK), a tall, slender Hound originating in West Africa that is lean, nimble, athletic, and renowned for its guarding instinct. Also known for its gentle,...

Feb 13, 2013 · According to the AKC, the Azawakh has a strong bond with its humans and are fun and affectionate companions. Many confuse the Azawakh with a Whippet or Greyhound, and with their tall legs, pointed snouts and incredibly lean bodies, it’s easy to see why.

An African sighthound of Afro-Asiatic type, the Azawakh originated in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. Raised in the Sahel region of the Sahara desert, they are named for the Azawakh valley. Azawakh means “land of the north”.